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for example will result in increased specific energy consumption INCREASE EQUIPMENT RELIABILITY THATS WHAT WE DO At Inpro Seal we are dedicated to providing equipment reliability solutions through engineering excellence superior sealing technology and unmatched customer support Our custom engineered sealing solutions increase MTBR and signifi cantly reduce maintenance costs through permanent bearing protection and process sealing technologies on a variety of rotating equipment Our unique product line includes Inpro Seal Bearing Isolators Smart Shaft Grounding AM Solutions Shaft Seals and Sentinel Floating Brush Seals To learn more about increasing equipment reliability visit www inpro seal com EXPERT ENGINEERING PROVEN RESULTS See us at EASA 2018 Booth 909 The speed change can result in an operating point with lower pump and motor efficiency and lower power factor Higher specific power consumption will increase production costs and negatively impact the profitability of water distribution operations Key indicators related to VFD performance that should be monitored include Specific energy consumption expressed as kilowatt hours per volume of water pumped Vibration monitoring of the motor system Current monitoring of the motor system HVAC systems HVAC systems today are a complex arrangement of pumps motors fans compressors electrical and electronic components Any of these can malfunction at any time Maintaining those critical systems requires the ability to simultaneously collect and monitor multiple types of measurements temperature electrical electronic and vibration over time Key identifiers of HVAC system health include Temperature monitoring to define HVAC typology showing how heating and cooling are distributed Power quality monitoring to identify public utilities district cost versus energy used Conclusion The point here is to understand that one data type may offer good information and insight but using multiple data points can provide a clearer picture of equipment status In summary tools that may be used to gain insight are ultrasound temperature thermal power monitoring and current and voltage monitoring Just as medical professionals use multiple technologies to assess the health of their patients maintenance personnel must employ different tools to monitor the health of their assets Monitoring vibration helps find potential problems particularly in rotating assets such as pumps motors fans and compressors at an early stage 16 Processing MAY 2018 The point here is to understand that one data type may offer good information and insight but using multiple data points can provide a clearer picture of equipment status

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